Financial Support

As a private, non-profit educational and historic organization, we rely on the generous support of donors, members, grant reviewers and volunteers.  We won’t lie, financial support is one of the most important factors in how we make decisions regarding exhibit availability and programming.  With those who knew Dorothy becoming rarer as time marches on, it becomes increasingly more important to expand our reach as the only organization dedicated to keeping Dorothy’s story alive.

Support can come in many forms and we appreciate your consideration of any of the following:

  • Museum General Fund
  • Dorothy’s Cabin Fund
  • Program & Exhibit Fund
  • Dorothy’s Bird Food Fund
  • Wilderness First Responder Scholarship Fund – Tell me more about this (link to WFR page)
Dorothy Molter holding an honorary plaque awarded to her.

Your contribution – no matter the form – allows us to stay committed to our mission of inspiring the next generation of Northwoods stewards with Dorothy’s story.

  • Bequests
  • In-kind gifts
  • Sponsorship of events
  • Matching gifts

If you would like to discuss these other contribution options with a staff member, we would love to hear from you. 

Additional ways to give

Structural Improvement Capital Campaign: Preserving the Legacy

The Museum is currently fundraising for the following facility needs:

  1. New interior flooring in the Interpretive Center Completed in 2021!!
  2. Replacement and realignment of wood decking leading to the Interpretive Center, Winter Cabin and Point Cabin to meet accessibility standards
  3. Re-shingling, drainage mitigation, and foundation repair to the Interpretive Center

Dorothy Molter handing a root beer to a guest in the Isle of Pines.

Canoe Raffle

Purchase a $10.00 ticket for the Museum’s annual canoe raffle featuring a Minnesota-made Wenonah Canoe

Generic-Dimensions of canoe
Wenonah Spirit II
17′ Long
44lbs
$3,800 Retail

Congratulations to Alvin from Midland, MI (#51) on winning our 2023 raffle drawing held on February 7, 2024!

2024 tickets will go on sale when we open for our 2024 season at the end of May and the drawing will be at our 2025 Annual Fundraising Dinner. Per MN State Law, tickets may be purchased in person or via postal mail. Send a check or money order for payment (made out to DMM), and your full name, address, phone number and email to: DMM-Raffle, PO Box 391, Ely MN 55731. If you have return address labels to include, it saves our staff time filling out your ticket.

Giving Assistant

Giving Assistant makes it easy to donate to Dorothy Molter Museum (Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation)! Simply shop online, earn cash back, and donate as much as 30% of your purchase price—Giving Assistant facilitates the whole process. Now, you can help us inspire the next generation of northwoods stewards for free while saving money at over 3,000 popular online retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond, Gap, and Sears!

Amazon Smile

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.

Amazon Wish ListPurchase much-needed supplies for the Dorothy Molter Museum via Amazon.com such as ink cartridges, printer paper, cleaning supplies and bird seed. By selecting a wish list item (or comparable product), Amazon will arrange to ship it directly to the museum! To view the museum’s wish list click here.

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